Ixworth Road, Thurston

Situated within this well-served village close to Bury St Edmunds, The Cedars is a distinguished mid-19th century house of traditional construction, with colour-washed brick elevations beneath a slate roof. The property combines scale with flexibility, extending to approximately 6,000sq ft, whilst retaining a wealth of original character including an oak-panelled reception hall, decorative cornicing, picture rails and open fireplaces.
The accommodation of this substantial home is well suited to both family life and more adaptable requirements, with the layout lending itself to annexe or business use (subject to the necessary consents), supported by its previous use as a children’s nursery and the presence of a clearly defined secondary wing.
The ground floor offers a series of well-proportioned reception rooms including a drawing room, sitting room and dining room, alongside a study and an impressive conservatory extending to over 40 feet, providing a strong connection to the garden. A kitchen with adjoining utility and laundry spaces sits at the heart of the house, complemented by further ancillary rooms including a playroom and games room.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom suite benefits from an en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and adjoining dressing room. A second bedroom also benefits from its own bathroom and dressing room/bedroom, with a further bedroom suite and three additional bedrooms served by a family bathroom. The arrangement offers both generosity and flexibility in equal measure.
Outside
The Cedars is approached via iron railings, opening to a wide gravelled forecourt and driveway which continues along the northern boundary. Gated access leads through to further parking and the rear garden. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and enjoy a pleasing sense of maturity and privacy, framed by a variety of established trees including oak, holly and Scots pine. Immediately adjoining the house is a broad decked terrace, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, with a further seating area positioned to the side.
The is a purpose-built log cabin/garden studio, well-equipped for those seeking workspace away from the house or ‘den’
Location
The Cedars occupies a convenient position on Ixworth Road within Thurston, a popular and well-connected village approximately five miles east of Bury St Edmunds. The village offers a strong sense of community alongside a range of everyday amenities including shops, schooling, a railway station and recreational facilities. Bury St Edmunds itself remains one of Suffolk’s most attractive market towns, known for its historic architecture, Georgian squares and the Cathedral and Abbey Gardens. The town provides an excellent range of independent and national retailers, restaurants and cultural amenities, and is well placed for access to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.
Services
Mains water and electricity • private drainage • Bio-mass heating system • Council Tax Band ‘G’ • EPC ‘D’ • Broadband: Ultrafast 1,000MB available •